Method for reducing tension in muscles of the human body by neurohematologic diversion

ABSTRACT

A method for relaxing muscles and reducing tension in a human body based on neurohematologic diversion (NHD) which intends to reverse the flows of the neurological and vascular systems to effect changes in the musculoskeletal system. Neurological diversion occurs by interrupting the central nervous system&#39;s (CNS) autonomic sympathetic neurological flow to muscles of the axial spine and extremities. Vascular diversion occurs as the participant performs contractions using a most minimal force level in axial or peripheral muscle groups, which are neurologically linked to those in the hands and face to promote the shunting of blood to said muscle groups. The method is termed as Low Motion Method (LMM) that enables the participant to use inherent physiological processes to relax muscles and remove muscular tension in the human body.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No.15/137,324, filed on Apr. 25, 2016, the disclosure of which is fullyincorporated herein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention

The present disclosure generally relates to exercise techniques, whichpromote relaxation of muscular tension and more specifically to musclesin the human body by utilizing inherent physiological properties topromote blood flow to targeted muscle groups via a process calledneurohematologic diversion (or “NHD”). The inventor is co-author of abook on the topic entitled “Nerve Pulse Method”, scheduled for releasein May 2020.

2. Description of Related Art

Skeletal muscles in the human body assist in movement and providesupport for the axial skeleton and organs in order to perform a varietyof motor activities. Skeletal muscles must have a normal resting lengthtension relationship for performing the aforementioned functions. Whenmuscles are in a guarded state or spasm, blood flow is restricted due toextravascular compression by the inherent muscle fibers further inducingthis state. Additionally, articular joints may become restricted causinga host of orthopedic dysfunction such as degenerative joint disease andrepetitive use injuries to name a few.

A multitude of techniques exists to relieve muscular stiffness andspasms, to foster improved postural alignment, joint range of motion,muscle hydration, bone density, and overall musculoskeletal health.Examples might include stretching, strengthening, autogenic relaxation,visual imagery, deep breathing, hypnosis, massage, meditation, tai chi,yoga and biofeedback to highlight a few. A majority of these techniquesrequire practice over an extended period in order to become proficientand, in many cases may require a skilled practitioner to effectivelyrender these modalities.

In some cases, conventional techniques, which are designed to fostermuscle relaxation, require the participant to assume various static anddynamic postures, which may be contraindicated or difficult for allparticipants to assume. Examples include those contending with acutepain, arthritis, sports related injuries, convalescents and pregnantwomen attempting stretching or yoga postures. Additionally, thesemethods may require participants to generate contractile forces, whichalso may be difficult or contraindicated for a variety of reasons.Furthermore, some of these methods may also require devices to beeffective, which may incur expense and or cause injury.

Therefore, there is a need in the art for new and improved methods todecrease muscular tension. A method which almost any participant,irrespective of age or physical condition (barring immaturity, mentaland cognitive deficits) would be able to perform with virtually no riskof injury and without the need of a device or assistance from anotherindividual(s) or licensed professional(s).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a method that decreases musculartension by promoting blood flow to targeted muscle groups throughself-manipulation of the neurological and vascular systems. This isaccomplished via a two-part process known as (NeurohematologicDiversion) (NHD).

First, neurological diversion (ND) occurs by interrupting the centralnervous system's (CNS) autonomic sympathetic neurological flow to theaxial and extremity musculature (heretofore referred to as the “body”).This is accomplished by simultaneously contracting muscles in moreneurologically dense structures, namely the hands and face, therebydrawing neurological flow from less dense, neurologically linked musclesin the body (an example of neurological linkage is flexion in the hands,neck and face corresponds neurologically to flexion in the back, armsand legs similar to the state of flexion a baby is postured in whenborn).

Therefore, by flexing the fingers and simultaneously lowering theeyebrows ND occurs causing an apparent relaxation of the flexors in thebody preparing the muscles to accept an increase in blood flow viavascular diversion.

Second, (hematologic) diversion (HD) occurs as the participant performscontractions at the most minimal of force level in targeted musclegroup(s) in the body that are neurologically linked to the particularplane of motion in the hand and face that were performed during ND.

In an embodiment, the targeted muscle group comprises specific musclegroups in the body including all planes of the bilateral upper and lowerextremities, pelvis, lower, mid, upper back and neck.

The purpose of the minimal muscle contractions (subsequently referred toas a “pulse”) is so ensure that the muscle fibers do not compress theinherent vasculature and thus deprive them of blood flow. Following thecompletion of (NHD), capillary perfusion is reestablished to muscletissue that causes a decrease in muscular tension as evidenced by anapparent softening of the muscle tissue and decreased tenderness topalpation. NHD promotes realignment of bony segments and normalizationof joint movement via normalization of the proper length tensionrelationship in the musculature of the body.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention willbecome apparent from the following detailed description. It should beunderstood, however, that the detailed description and the specificexamples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, aregiven by way of illustration only, since various changes andmodifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will becomeapparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A illustrates a schematic representation of neurological diversionof the extensor muscles (back) of the body via contractions of the handand face extensors;

FIG. 1B through FIG. 1G illustrate a schematic representation forrelaxation of the extensor muscles of the body via vascular diversion;

FIG. 2A illustrates a schematic representation of neurological diversionof the flexor muscles (front) of the body via contractions of the handand face flexors;

FIG. 2B through FIG. 2G illustrate a schematic representation forrelaxation of the flexor muscles of the body via vascular diversion;

FIG. 3A illustrates a schematic representation of neurological diversionof muscles in the abductor (or side) muscles of the body viacontractions of the hand and face abductors;

FIG. 3B through FIG. 3E illustrate a schematic representation ofvascular diversion of muscles in the abductor (side) muscles of the bodyvia contractions of the hand and face abductors;

FIG. 4A illustrates a schematic representation of neurological diversionof muscles in the adductor (medial leg) muscles via contractions of thehand and face adductors;

FIG. 4B through FIG. 4E illustrate a schematic representation forrelaxation of muscles in the adductor (medial leg) via vasculardiversion;

Please refer to FIG. 1A that illustrates a schematic representation ofneurological diversion of the left lumbar and thoracic rotator musclesof the body via contractions of the hand and face extensors;

FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B illustrate a schematic representation for relaxationof muscles of the left lumbar and thoracic rotator muscles via vasculardiversion;

Please refer to FIG. 1A that illustrates a schematic representation ofneurological diversion of the left middle back extensor muscles of thebody via contractions of the hand and face extensors;

FIG. 6A through 6C illustrate a schematic representation for relaxationof the left middle back extensor muscles via vascular diversion;

Please refer to FIG. 1A that illustrates a schematic representation ofneurological diversion of the left upper back extensor muscles of thebody via contractions of the hand and face extensors;

FIG. 7A through FIG. 7C illustrate a schematic representation forrelaxation of the left upper back extensor muscles via vasculardiversion;

Please refer to FIG. 1A that illustrates a schematic representation ofneurological diversion of the neck extensor muscles of the body viacontractions of the hand and face extensors;

FIG. 8A through FIG. 8C illustrate a schematic representation forrelaxation of the neck extensor muscles of the posterior (back) of theneck via vascular diversion;

Please refer to FIG. 1A that illustrates a schematic representation ofneurological diversion of extensor muscles in the posterior of the armvia contractions of the hand and face extensors;

FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B illustrate a schematic representation for relaxationof the extensor muscles in the posterior of the left arm via vasculardiversion;

Please refer to FIG. 2A that illustrates a schematic representation ofneurological diversion of the flexor muscles in the anterior of the armvia contractions of the hand and face flexors;

FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B illustrate a schematic representation forrelaxation of the flexor muscles in the anterior of the arm via vasculardiversion;

Please refer to FIG. 3A which illustrates a schematic representation ofneurological diversion of abductor musclesin the lateral aspect of theleft arm via contractions of the hand and face abductors;

FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B illustrate a schematic representation forrelaxation of abductor musclesin the lateral aspect of the left arm viavascular diversion;

Please refer to FIG. 4A which illustrates a schematic representation ofneurological diversion of adductor muscles in the medial aspect of theleft arm via contractions of the hand and face adductors;

FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B illustrate schematic representations forrelaxation of adductor muscles in the medial aspect of the left arm viavascular diversion;

FIG. 13A through FIG. 13C illustrate schematic representations forstretching of the left axial extensors;

FIG. 14A through FIG. 14C illustrate schematic representations tore-coordinate muscles in the anterior flexors of left leg via musclesequencing;

FIG. 15A illustrates a schematic representation for the mobilization ofthe left ankle (Talus) bone;

FIG. 15B illustrates a schematic representation for the mobilization ofthe right ankle (Talus) bone;

FIG. 16A illustrates a schematic representation for the neurologicaldiversion from the extensor musculature (posterior body) to the extensormuscles of the hand, tongue, face and pelvic floor;

FIG. 16B illustrates a schematic representation for the neurologicaldiversion from the flexor musculature (anterior body) to the flexormuscles of the hand, tongue, face and pelvic floor;

FIG. 16C illustrates a schematic representation for the neurologicaldiversion from the abductor musculature (lateral body) to the abductormuscles of the hand, tongue, face and pelvic floor;

FIG. 16D illustrates a schematic representation for the neurologicaldiversion from the adductor musculature (medial body) to the adductormuscles of the hand, tongue, face and pelvic floor;

FIG. 17 illustrates various schematic representations for the vasculardiversion to:

1. the posterior lower leg (calf)—pulse foot into planter flexion;2. the posterior upper leg (back of thigh)—pulse lower leg into kneeflexion;3. the posterior upper leg (buttocks)—pulse gluteus; and4. hip external rotators—pulse hip into external rotation.

FIG. 18 illustrates various schematic representations for the vasculardiversion to:

1. the anterior lower leg (front of lower leg)—pulse foot intodorsiflexion;2. the anterior upper leg (front of thigh)—pulse lower leg into kneeextension;3. hip flexor (front of hip flexor)—pulse hip into flexion towards head;and4. hip internal rotators (front of hip)—pulse hip into internal rotationinward.

FIG. 19 illustrates various schematic representations for the vasculardiversion to:

1. the abdominal region (abdominals)—pulse low back into extension;2. the pectoral region (chest)—pulse hands together; and3. the cervical flexors (neck flexors)—pulse head into flexion.

FIG. 20 illustrates various schematic representations for the vasculardiversion to:

1. the lower leg evertors (outside lower leg)—pulse foot outwards;2. the hip abductors (outside upper leg)—pulse hip outwards; and3. the lateral flank (side of body)—pulse hip towards shoulder.

FIG. 21 illustrates various schematic representations for the vasculardiversion to:

1. the lower leg invertors (inside lower leg)—pulse foot inwards;2. the hip adductors (inside upper leg)—pulse hip inwards; and3. the pelvic floor—pulse muscles that stop urination and defecation.

FIG. 22 illustrates various schematic representations for the vasculardiversion to:

1. the lumbar region (low back extensors)—pulse low back into extension;and2. the lumbar rotators (low back extensors)—pulse low back posteriorlyto one side.

FIG. 23 illustrates various schematic representations for the vasculardiversion to:

1. scapular depressors (upper back extensors)—pulse shoulder intoextension;2. scapular depressors (shoulder depressors)—pulse shoulder downwardsinto depression; and3. thoracic rotators (upper back rotators)—pulse upper back posteriorlyto one side.

FIG. 24 illustrates a schematic representation for the vasculardiversion to the scapulothoracic elevator (shoulder/upper backelevators)—pulse shoulders upwards into elevation;

FIG. 25 illustrates a schematic representation for the vasculardiversion to cervical extensors (neck extensors)—pulse head intoextension; and

FIG. 26 illustrates various schematic representations for the vasculardiversion to:

1. the posterior shoulder (shoulder extension)—pulse shoulder backward;2. the anterior shoulder (shoulder flexion)—pulse shoulder forward;3. the lateral shoulder (shoulder abduction)—pulse shoulder outward; and4. the medial shoulder (shoulder adduction)—pulse shoulder inward.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

A description of embodiments of the present invention will now be givenwith reference to the Figures. It is expected that the present inventionmay be embodied in other specific forms without departing from itsspirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to beconsidered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. Thescope of the invention is therefore indicated by the appended claimsrather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come withinthe meaning and range of equivalency of claims are to be embraced withintheir scope.

FIG. 1A illustrates a schematic representation for relaxation of musclesin the posterior (back) aspect of the left leg via neurologicaldiversion. The relaxation can be achieved by simultaneously uncurling(extending) LEFT fingers, contracting the muscles of the pelvic floorand smiling with tongue touching on roof of mouth and raising eyebrowsin a pulse rhythm as shown in the FIG. 1A. The above combination ofactivities can be performed with 20 repetitions.

FIG. 1B through FIG. 1G illustrate a schematic representation forrelaxation of muscles in the posterior (back) aspect of the left leg viavascular diversion. FIG. 1B illustrates tapping (plantar flex) left footdown towards floor when lying on a flat surface. FIG. 1C illustratesbending (flex knee) by pushing left heel into bed. FIG. 1D illustratesextending left hip, left leg towards foot of the bed. FIG. 1Eillustrates rotating hip laterally (log rolling) with left leg outwards.FIG. 1F illustrates arching of the back (axial extension). FIG. 1Gillustrates stretching using a strap to pull (dorsiflex) left foottowards head in a pain free range of motion for 1 repetition of 10second hold time.

FIG. 2A illustrates a schematic representation for relaxation of musclesin the anterior (front) aspect of the left leg via neurologicaldiversion. The relaxation can be achieved by simultaneously curling(flexing) left fingers, contracting the muscles of the pelvic floor,frowning with tongue on floor of mouth and lowering eyebrows in a pulserhythm for 20 repetitions.

FIG. 2B through FIG. 2G illustrate schematic representations forrelaxation of muscles in the anterior (front) aspect of the left leg viavascular diversion. FIG. 2B illustrates moving (dorsiflex) left foottowards head. FIG. 2C illustrates beginning to lift (extending knee)left heel but not off surface. FIG. 2D illustrates beginning to move(flexing hip) left knee towards head without moving the leg. FIG. 2Eillustrates log rolling (rotating hip medially) with left leg inward.FIG. 2F illustrates flattening back (axial flexion) of the body. FIG. 2Gillustrates stretching using a sheet, pulling (dorsiflex) the left foottowards head and bending (flexing) knee with strap in a pain free rangeof motion for 1 repetition of a 10 second hold time.

FIG. 3A illustrates a schematic representation for relaxation of musclesin the lateral (side) aspect of the left leg via neurological diversion.The relaxation can be achieved by simultaneously opening (abduct) leftfingers apart, contracting the muscles of the pelvic floor and leftcheek with tongue resting against the inside of the left molars of mouthin a pulse rhythm, for 20 repetitions.

FIG. 3B through FIG. 3E illustrate schematic representations forrelaxation of muscles in the lateral (side) aspect of the left leg viavascular diversion. FIG. 3B illustrates moving (abduct ankle) left footto the left. FIG. 3C illustrates moving (abduct hip) left knee to theleft. FIG. 3D illustrates moving (elevating) left hip upward and FIG. 3Eillustrates stretching using a strap to move (adduct hip) left leg tothe right in a pain free range of motion for 1 repetition of a 10 secondhold time.

FIG. 4A illustrates a schematic representation for relaxation of musclesin the medial (inside) aspect of the left leg via neurologicaldiversion. The above relaxation can be achieved by simultaneouslyclosing (adduct) left fingers apart, contracting the muscles of thepelvic floor and right cheek with tongue resting against the inside ofthe right molars of the mouth in a pulse rhythm for 20 repetitions.

FIG. 4B through FIG. 4E illustrate schematic representations forrelaxation of muscles in the medial (inside) aspect of the left leg viavascular diversion. FIG. 4B illustrates moving (adduct ankle) left footto the right. FIG. 4C illustrates moving (adduct hip) left knee to theright. FIG. 4D illustrates contracting muscles of the pelvic floor. FIG.4E illustrates stretching using a strap to move (abduct hip) left leg tothe left in a pain free range of motion for 1 repetition of a 10 secondhold time.

FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B illustrate schematic representations for relaxationof muscles of the left lumbar and thoracic rotator muscles via vasculardiversion. FIG. 5A illustrates arms folded on lower abdomen, and moving(rotating) pelvis to the LEFT for 20 times. FIG. 5B illustrates aposition with arms folded on chest, and moving (rotating) upper body tothe LEFT 20 times.

FIG. 6A through FIG. 6C illustrate schematic representation a forrelaxation of the left middle back muscles (latissimus muscle) viavascular diversion. FIG. 6A illustrates moving left arm down towardsfloor (extending shoulder). FIG. 6B illustrates moving LEFT arm to theright (adduct shoulder). FIG. 6C illustrates moving left arm toward foot(depressing shoulder).

FIG. 7A through FIG. 7C illustrate schematic representations forrelaxation of the left upper back (trapezius) muscles via vasculardiversion. FIG. 7A illustrates rotating of the head with right shrug andelevating the left shoulder. FIG. 7B illustrates head being centered inmidline and shrugging (elevate) left shoulder. FIG. 7C illustrates headbeing rotated to left with shrugging or elevating the left shoulder.

FIG. 8A through FIG. 8C illustrate schematic representations forrelaxation of the neck extensor muscles of the posterior (back) of theneck via vascular diversion. FIG. 8A illustrates head centered inmidline and nodding (extending) the head upward. FIG. 8B illustrateshead rotated to right and nodding (extending) head upward. FIG. 8Cillustrates head rotated to left and nodding (extending) head upwards.

FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B illustrate schematic representations for relaxationof the muscles in the back of the left arm via vascular diversion. FIG.9A illustrates straightening (extending elbow) left lower arm. FIG. 9Billustrates moving left arm towards floor (shoulder extension).

FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B illustrate schematic representations forrelaxation of the muscles in the front of the arm via vasculardiversion. FIG. 10A illustrates bending (flexing elbow) left lower arm.FIG. 10B illustrates moving left lower arm towards ceiling.

FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B illustrate schematic representations forrelaxation of muscles in the lateral (side) aspect of the left arm viavascular diversion. FIG. 11A illustrates moving (abduct wrist) left handto the left. FIG. 11B illustrates moving (abduct shoulder) left arm tothe left.

FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B illustrate schematic representations forrelaxation of muscles in the medial (inside) aspect of the left arm viavascular diversion. FIG. 12A illustrates moving (adduct wrist) left handto the right. FIG. 12B illustrates moving (adduct shoulder) left arm tothe right.

FIG. 13A through FIG. 13C illustrate schematic representations forstretching of the left axial extensors. FIG. 13A illustrates lying onone's right side and then moving (flex bilateral hips) both legs towardthe head (superiorly) by 1 inch. FIG. 13B illustrates rotating pelvisforward (anteriorly) 1 inch and FIG. 13C illustrates moving (left hipadduction and right hip abduction) both ankles toward floor with 1 poundof pressure and holding for 10 seconds.

FIG. 14A through FIG. 14C illustrate schematic representations tore-coordinate muscles in the anterior (front) left leg via musclesequencing. FIG. 14A illustrates moving (dorsiflex) left foot towardshead while holding an isometric contraction of the right shoulder intoflexion and holding the contraction for 3 seconds. FIG. 14B illustratesstraightening left knee (extending knee) while continuing to hold anisometric contraction of the right shoulder into flexion and holdingcontractions simultaneously with the position as shown in FIG. 14A. Inaddition, FIG. 14C illustrates contracting left buttock muscle andholding contraction simultaneously with the movements as shown in FIG.14A and FIG. 14B.

FIG. 15A illustrates a schematic representation for the mobilization ofthe left ankle (Talus) bone. FIG. 15B illustrates a schematicrepresentation for the mobilization of the right ankle (Talus) bone.

FIG. 16A illustrates a schematic representation for the neurologicaldiversion from the extensor musculature (posterior body) to the extensormuscles of the hand, tongue, face and pelvic floor. Note how contractingextensor muscles in the face, tongue, hand and pelvic floor causessympathetic neurological flow to decrease in the axial and extremityextensor musculature that, in turn, improves blood flow to the skeletalmuscle 2 to 3 fold.

FIG. 16B illustrates a schematic representation for the neurologicaldiversion from the flexor musculature (anterior body) to the flexormuscles of the hand, tongue, face and pelvic floor. Note how contractingflexor muscles in the face, tongue, hand and pelvic floor causessympathetic neurological flow to decrease in the axial and extremityflexor musculature that, in turn, improves blood flow to the skeletalmuscle 2 to 3 fold.

FIG. 16C illustrates a schematic representation for the neurologicaldiversion from the abductor musculature (lateral body) to the abductormuscles of the hand, tongue, face and pelvic floor. Note how contractingabductor muscles in the face, tongue, hand and pelvic floor causessympathetic neurological flow to decrease in the axial and extremityabductor musculature that, in turn, improves blood flow to the skeletalmuscle 2 to 3 fold.

FIG. 16D illustrates a schematic representation for the neurologicaldiversion from the adductor musculature (medial body) to the adductormuscles of the hand, tongue, face and pelvic floor. Note how contractingadductor muscles in the face, tongue, hand and pelvic floor causessympathetic neurological flow to decrease in the axial and extremityadductor musculature that, in turn, improves blood flow to the skeletalmuscle 2 to 3 fold.

The prior art techniques of muscle relaxation and tension reduction,require a minimum of focus and coordination and would provide bestresults if performed on a daily basis for an extended period but can bestopped or paused at any time if the user feels any kind of discomfortor pain. Other ways of muscle relaxation include administration ofmedications, muscle stretching, muscle strengthening and jointmobilization. On the other hand, the techniques of the present inventionutilize minute muscle contractions at the lowest force level possible,preferably done while lying down, which minimizes chances of incurringan injury. Additionally, the present invention can be performed in anyposition, and by individuals of almost any age and activity levelbarring immaturity or cognitive deficits. Other advantages include thatspecial devices or licensed professionals/trainers are not required toassist the participant in the performance of the above techniques.

In one embodiment, the techniques of the present invention havetherapeutic effects on an individual by reducing stress and tension,improving user's flexibility, improving muscle tone, overall well being,improving sleeping patterns and increasing the effectiveness of overallhealth.

The foregoing description comprises illustrative embodiments of thepresent invention. Having thus described exemplary embodiments of thepresent invention, it should be noted by those skilled in the art thatthe within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various otheralternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within thescope of the present invention. Merely listing or numbering the steps ofa method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation in theorder of the steps of that method. Many modifications and otherembodiments of the invention will come to mind to one skilled in the artto which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachingspresented in the foregoing descriptions. Although specific terms may beemployed herein, they are used only in generic and descriptive sense andnot for purposes of limitation. Accordingly, the present invention isnot limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method for relaxing a target group of musclesand reducing tension in an individual's human body by neurohematologicdiversion, said method comprising the steps of: i) providing a pictorialguide that which specific hand pattern arrangements and which specificface pattern arrangements are needed to effect a neurological flow froman individual's hands and face to one or more neurological linked,muscular body parts of the individual, said body parts selected from thegroup consisting of bilateral upper and lower extremities, pelvis,lower, mid, upper back and neck, ii) contracting muscles in theindividual's hands in a first desired hand pattern from the pictorialguide and contracting muscles in the individual's face in a firstdesired face pattern from the pictorial guide, said first hands patternand said face pattern being specifically selected for their neurologicalaffiliation in the pictorial guide with one or more neurological bodyparts in the individual's axial skeleton and extremities for whichmuscle relaxation and tension reduction are being sought; and iii)performing low force level contractions of muscle groups in theindividual's axial skeleton and extremities so that the individual'sblood may be shunted and perfuse into deep levels of the individual'smuscle tissue unhindered by extravascular compression of theindividual's muscle fibers, thereby inducing muscle relaxation andtension reduction in the individual's axial skeleton and extremities. 2.The method of claim 1, wherein the target group of muscles to be relaxedcomprises muscles in the individual's left leg and right leg.
 3. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the target group of muscles to be relaxedcomprises muscles in one or more regions selected from the groupconsisting of the individual's lower back, upper back and neck.
 4. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the target group of muscles to be relaxedcomprises muscles in an outside, an inside, a front side and a back sideregion of the individual's left leg and right leg.
 5. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the muscles to be contracted in step (iii) aboveinclude one or more muscles selected from a group consisting of theindividual's head, tongue, lips, fingers, toes and pelvic musculature.6. The method of claim 1, wherein the muscles to be relaxed in step(iii) above include one or more muscles selected from a group consistingof the individual's ankles, knees, hip, upper body and neck musculature.7. The method of claim 1 which further includes: promoting bonerealignment and restoration of the individual's joint movement.
 8. Themethod of claim 1, which includes performing extensor neurologicalmuscle contractions like those schematically shown in FIG. 1A to achieverelaxation of the individual's foot, heel, hip or back extensor muscleswhen: (a) positioning a roll or pillow beneath the individual's knee;and (b) performing one or more of the vascular diversion exercisesschematically shown in FIGS. 1B through 1G.
 9. The method of claim 1,which includes performing flexor neurological muscle contractions likethose schematically shown in FIG. 2A to achieve relaxation of theindividual's flexor muscles when: (a) positioning a roll or pillowbeneath the individual's knee; and (b) performing one or more of thevascular diversion exercises schematically shown in FIGS. 2B through 2G.10. The method of claim 1, which includes performing abductorneurological muscle contractions like those schematically shown in FIG.3A to achieve relaxation of the individual's abductor muscles whenperforming one or more of the vascular diversion exercises schematicallyshown in FIGS. 3B through 3E.
 11. The method of claim 1, which includesperforming adductor neurological muscle contractions like thoseschematically shown in FIG. 4A to achieve relaxation of the individual'sadductor muscles when performing one or more of the vascular diversionexercises schematically shown in FIGS. 4B through 4E.
 12. The method ofclaim 1, which includes performing left lumbar and thoracic rotatorneurological muscle contractions like those schematically shown in FIG.1A to achieve relaxation of the individual's left lumbar and thoracicrotator muscles when: (a) positioning a roll or pillow beneath theindividual's knee; and (b) performing one or more of the vasculardiversion exercises schematically shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B.
 13. Themethod of claim 1, which includes performing left middle back extensorneurological muscle contractions like those schematically shown in FIG.1A to achieve relaxation of the individual's left middle back extensormuscles when: (a) positioning a roll or pillow beneath the individual'sknee; and (b) performing one or more of the vascular diversion exercisesschematically shown in FIGS. 6A through 6C.
 14. The method of claim 1,which includes performing left upper back extensor neurological musclecontractions like those schematically shown in FIG. 1A to achieverelaxation of the individual's left upper back extensor muscles whenperforming one or more of the vascular diversion exercises schematicallyshown in FIGS. 7A through 7C.
 15. The method of claim 1, which includesperforming neck extensor neurological muscle contractions like thoseschematically shown in FIG. 1A to achieve relaxation of the individual'sneck extensor muscles when performing one or more of the vasculardiversion exercises schematically shown in FIGS. 8A through 8C.
 16. Themethod of claim 1, which includes performing arm posterior extensorneurological muscle contractions like those schematically shown in FIG.1A to achieve relaxation of the individual's arm posterior extensormuscles when: (a) positioning a roll or pillow beneath the individual'sknee; and (b) performing one or more of the vascular diversion exercisesschematically shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B.
 17. The method of claim 1, whichincludes performing arm anterior flexor neurological muscle contractionslike those schematically shown in FIG. 2A to achieve relaxation of theindividual's arm anterior flexor muscles when: (a) positioning a roll orpillow beneath the individual's knee; and (b) performing one or more ofthe vascular diversion exercises schematically shown in FIGS. 10A and10B.
 18. The method of claim 1, which includes performing left armlateral abductor neurological muscle contractions like thoseschematically shown in FIG. 3A to achieve relaxation of the individual'sleft arm lateral abductor muscles when performing one or more of thevascular diversion exercises schematically shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B.19. The method of claim 1, which includes performing left arm medialadductor neurological muscle contractions like those schematically shownin FIG. 4A to achieve relaxation of the individual's left arm medialadductor muscles when performing one or more of the vascular diversionexercises schematically shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B.